VPI Scout 2 vs. Luxman PD 441

@bdunne I've never had pd441, but pd444 in stock condition with saec ss300 mat impressed me more than my SP10mk2. If the pd444 would have high torque as sp10mk2 i would sell my Technics.

Luxman pd444 is amazing deck even in stock condition, pd441 maybe not so good, but not bad. You can use Victor UA-7045 tonearm (goes for $400-500) and works great, with additional counterweight you can use even heavy cartridges. 

Thanks everyone.  As usual, great info for me to absorb.  I'm going to keep the Luxman and change out the tonearm.  Will try to find one that will not require much adjustment.

I just grabbed recently a Jelco SA-750L that's the 12" version  for my Garrard 301  they run from $600ish to $800 for a 9",10".12" arm i think the 9" is about $600 US.  I'm very impressed with the build quality and value. Way better then a moded Rega RB600 it replaced.

I was looking at the Luxman PD 441 manual and they list a bunch of tonearms in the same category as the current Denon DA 307.  The Fidelity Research mentioned is a 54 not a 64.  Those seem to be pretty reasonably priced out there.  Anyone think that is a bad way to go?

Late to this party as I just picked up a Luxman PD-441 with no tonearm.  I put a Fidelity Research FR-54 on it and it sounds wonderful.  I also have a Fideleity Research FR-24 that I am going to try out.  I have had both arms on different tables and I think that the FR-54 is easier to dial in  and use but the FR-24 was a bit more dynamic sound wise.  Both are affordable, but going up in price all the time.  The FR-64's are typically for a heavier cart.  I think that both the FR-24 and FR-54 are great arms that remain bargains even though the prices are going up on each of them